Find out how popular the last name Votruba is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Votruba.

Votruba, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Votruba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Votruba in America

Votruba is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Votruba surname appeared 398 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Votruba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Votruba to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Votruba

The surname Votruba has its origins in the Czech Republic and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "votrub," which referred to a type of trumpet or horn. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a person who played a horn or was involved in the production of these instruments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Votruba can be found in a document from the town of Kutná Hora, dated 1376. This document mentions a certain Jakub Votruba, who was a metalsmith and likely worked with the production of horns or other instruments.

In the 15th century, the name Votruba appeared in various records from the region of Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. For example, a man named Jan Votruba was listed as a resident of the town of Plzeň in 1452.

As the name spread across different regions, it also acquired various spellings and variations. In some areas, it was written as Wotruba, Wottruba, or Wotrubka, reflecting local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

One notable figure in history who bore the Votruba surname was Václav Votruba (1825-1899), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. He was born in the town of Čelákovice and spent much of his career in Prague.

Another significant individual was Josef Votruba (1879-1949), a Czech architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the development of modern architecture in Czechoslovakia. He was particularly known for his work on public housing projects and the design of numerous schools and public buildings.

In the 19th century, the Votruba name also appeared in the United States, likely due to immigration from Czech-speaking regions of Europe. One notable American with this surname was Frank Votruba (1894-1971), a professional baseball player who played for several teams in the Major Leagues during the 1920s and 1930s.

While the surname Votruba may have originated in a specific region, it has since spread across various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated and established roots in new locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Votruba

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Votruba.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Votruba was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Votruba has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Votruba was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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